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Life sentence for killer who tortured and murdered man with learning difficulties

James Wheatley’s mother and then girlfriend were also locked up for their part in the murder.

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Dec 2nd 2016, 7:20 PM

This Staffie dog was hogtied and cooked alive over a fire at The Curragh

The little dog was spotted by a jockey at the racecourse and brought to a local vet but he could not be saved.

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Jan 28th 2015, 5:01 PM

Man charged with keeping wife captive for ten years

The woman had burns on her body from irons and frying pans and scars on her wrists and ankles from being frequently shackled.

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Jul 12th 2012, 3:39 PM